Category: Financial Aid and Scholarships

Even though the new 2026-27 FAFSA is now open, it’s not too late to complete the current 2025-26 FAFSA. Completing the FAFSA form unlocks opportunities for scholarships, grants and federal loans. To schedule with a financial aid advisor, visit wichita.edu/finaidappt.

The Office of Financial Aid & Scholarships can help with:

• FAFSA assistance for 2025-26 and 2026-27
• Application support on ScholarshipUniverse
• One-on-one peer budgeting appointments through Shocker Financial Wellness: calendly.com/shockerfinancial

Attend the “Scholarship Tips” workshop by Shocker Financial Wellness any time between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room. Students who attend three of the first four workshops this semester and complete one budgeting appointment with a peer coach are entered in a drawing for a free spring tuition scholarship.

The scholarship is non-renewable and in-state value only. Visit the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships website to learn more or to set up a meeting with a peer coach.

Start prepping your scholarship materials — 2026-27 new and continuing student scholarship applications are now open. Did you know the various colleges offer their own scholarships? Whether you’re a fine arts student or an engineering student, there are scholarship opportunities open to you.

To be eligible for need-based scholarships, complete your 26-27 FAFSA first. Apply using ScholarshipUniverse or visit your college’s webpage for more information.

Don’t be scared to look for scholarships this spooky season. Stop by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship table between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30 in the RSC to learn more about scholarship opportunities.

Attend the “Living On and Off Campus” workshop by Shocker Financial Wellness any time from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29 in 142 Rhatigan Student Center, Harvest Room. Students who attend three of the four workshops this semester and complete one budgeting appointment with a peer coach are entered in a drawing for a free spring tuition scholarship. The scholarship is non-renewable and in-state value only. Visit the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships website to learn more or to set up a meeting with a peer coach.

The Office of Financial Aid is celebrating Financial Aid Day with another open house from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15 in 203 Jardine Hall — and you’re invited. Grab a snack, meet the team and learn about the services the office offers. Plus, you can enter raffles for great prizes.

Interested in studying abroad next year? Be sure to check out our faculty-led travel seminars. Most are open to all students with undergraduate and graduate options.

Learn more about the programs, and learn more about the scholarships. For more information, contact Study Abroad at studyabroad@wichita.edu.

Interested in studying abroad next year? Be sure to check out our faculty-led travel seminars. Most are open to all students with undergraduate and graduate options.

Learn more about the programs, and learn more about the scholarships. For more information, contact Study Abroad at studyabroad@wichita.edu.

Shockers — it’s time to complete your 2026-27 Federal Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. The FAFSA helps you unlock thousands of dollars to help fund your college education, and the earlier you submit, the more likely you are to receive all the scholarships you are eligible for.​

Don’t know where to start? Reach out to the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships in 203 Jardine Hall, who will assist you in completing your FAFSA and going over your financial plan.

The Truman Scholarship awards students in their third year of college up to $30,000 for graduate school as well as access to extensive scholar programming, priority admission and financial support from public service graduate programs, advising and mentoring from other public service leaders, and preferred hiring with the federal government.

Want to learn more? Any interested students are welcome to attend a virtual open house at 1 p.m. Oct 8 hosted by the Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation. The session will include a number of recent Scholars discussing their application experiences, as well as an overview of the program and selection criteria.

For more information, visit truman.gov.